Private Tutors

Private Tutors are available to undergraduate students in a variety of courses. These tutors have been approved by Tutor Iowa Administration by confirming that they have met the following criteria: are University of Iowa students or staff members, have earned 12 or more semester hours of credit at the University of Iowa, have a minimum UI GPA of 3.33, have earned a B grade or higher in each course they are listing, and have completed the Tutor Iowa Orientation.

Appointments and fees are negotiated privately. Tutor Iowa is not responsible for the payment of or services provided by private tutors.

It is strongly encouraged for undergaduate students seeking help to request a 10-15 minute meeting (at no cost) with any prospective private tutors you wish to hire. During this meeting, share with the tutor 'why' you are seeking help (what do you want to get out of tutoring) and, in return, ask the tutor 'how' they will be able to meet your goals. If you think you would like to receive services from this tutor, discuss the details of what the service will include: "when" will you receive tutoring, "where" (we recommend an on-campus location, such as the Main Library or IMU), "how often" will you meet, and "the hourly pay". Put this in writing -- an e-mail will do -- to make sure both parties understand what the service will entail.

If you are unable to find a suitable private tutor through Tutor Iowa, it is receommended that you talk with your professor, TA or the corresponding academic department to see if they have any leads on private tutors.

Academic Support & Retention offers Tutor Iowa as an excellent resource to find academic assistance and mentoring for your University of Iowa courses! If you have any questions or are unable to find what you are looking for contact us via:

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa events. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact Tutor Iowa at 319-335-1497.

We'd like to know what you think about Tutor Iowa as a service. If you'd like to submit feedback about the website or a specific tutor, please fill out the form below. Any feedback you submit about a tutor will not be shared with the tutor. This form will email tutoriowa@uiowa.edu directly.